Welcome to the Overtime Period between ‘It’s Showtime’ and ‘Contessa’.
Over the next several days, From the Tube will conduct a live blog in which the writer will simultaneously watch ‘It’s Showtime’ and ‘Contessa’ starting at 2:30 p.m. Throughout the proceedings, a stopwatch will be used to determine how much time has elapsed between the two shows.
‘It’s Showtime’, an ABS-CBN noontime variety show, will be followed via iWant TV from the writer’s mobile phone, while ‘Contessa’, a GMA afternoon drama series, will emanate from the writer’s television set. With that, let the countdown begin.
Monday, July 9, 2018
2:28 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ got underway with a standoff between the police and Duquessa (Gabby Eigenmann). Meanwhile, ‘It’s Showtime’ hosts Vhong Navarro and Anne Curtis interviews Luzon representative Marvin Dacillo on ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’.
2:33 p.m. – Bea/Contessa (Glaiza de Castro) was proven innocent while Duquessa was accused of the murder of Bea’s husband and parents. Over on ‘It’s Showtime’, the TNT judges comment on Marvin’s performance.
2:35 p.m. – Commercial break for ‘Contessa’. It’s already seven minutes into the episode.
2:39 p.m. – It’s time for the second TNT contestant. Introducing Sherry Ann Archer, who represents Visayas.
2:41 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ returns from break, and Bea/Contessa is officially released from prison. Over on ‘It’s Showtime’, Jhong Hilario rings the gong on Sherry Ann who is promptly disqualified for singing out of tune.
2:44 p.m. – ‘It’s Showtime’ takes a break, while Bea/Contessa was interviewed by the media.
2:48 p.m. – Duquessa is taken out of prison, prompting a commercial break for ‘Contessa’.
2:54 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ returns from break, but not after a second SPG advisory from the MTRCB.
2:57 p.m. – ABS-CBN airs the customary 3:00 p.m. prayer.
2:58 p.m. – ‘It’s Showtime’ introduces the Mindanao contestant for ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan, Roy Limcaoco.
3:00 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ takes a break after Vito/Duquessa threatens to choke Bea/Contessa.
3:06 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ returns, having already spent 38 minutes on the air.
3:11 p.m. – Another commercial break for ‘It’s Showtime’ even as Bea/Contessa visits the grave of her husband Marco (Mark Herras).
3:13 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ takes a break too.
3:14 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ is already on its fourth commercial break. Looks like it will finish on time, contrary to my expectations.
3:19 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ returns with a visit to Vito’s prison from his family.
3:22 p.m. – ‘Contessa’ comes to an end, just as ‘It’s Showtime’ introduces its Mindanao contender Roy Limcaoco. So ‘Contessa’ didn’t go overtime, only lasting 54 minutes.
3:28 p.m. – Jeramae Narca, the Metro Manila contender and defending champion, wins today’s ‘Tawag ng Tanghalan’. That ends ‘It’s Showtime’.
The end result: Neither show went to overtime, at least for today.
Catch us again tomorrow for another live blog. Thank you for joining us.
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